Bayern open their title defense in a spot that plays right into their strengths, and Stuttgart walk straight into a matchup that’s punished them six times in a row. Kompany’s side didn’t just win the league last season — they blew it apart, dropping 122 goals, the most in Bundesliga history, and starting this year by beating Dortmund in the Supercup. Stuttgart can score and they’re well‑coached, but their away form late last season was shaky, their injury list is long, and they haven’t shown they can survive Bayern’s tempo at the Allianz. With Kane, Olise, Díaz, and even Nathaniel Brown pushing high and creating overloads, Bayern should generate waves of pressure again. Stuttgart will have moments, but Bayern’s firepower and home dominance make the handicap the right side.